Expire in: a month
Location: Livingston
Shifts: 3-shift rotation (Days, Mids, Nights)
Salary: Circa £40K + up to £10K shift allowance
Recruiter: First Achieve Engineering (on behalf of our client)
First Achieves Engineering Department is actively recruiting for an experienced Maintenance Team Leader (Electrical Bias) on behalf of our leading client in Edinburgh.
This is a hands-on leadership role focused on maximising equipment availability, ensuring high standards of health & safety, and guiding a skilled maintenance team to support production targets and deliver excellent service.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and schedule your team to meet daily and strategic maintenance objectives.
Act as the High Voltage Senior Appointed Person (training provided).
Drive improvements in equipment reliability, maintainability, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
Manage contractors, ensure H&S compliance, and uphold risk assessment standards.
Support cost control and optimise use of materials and external services.
Lead and contribute to CI initiatives and support capital project developments.
What We're Looking For
Minimum 5 years' experience in a heavy engineering or similar environment.
Strong knowledge of hydraulics, HV/MV electrical systems, LOLER, and pressure systems.
Familiarity with PLC systems and CMMS is highly desirable.
Proven leadership skills - experience managing teams is preferred.
Excellent planning, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
Financial awareness and experience with maintenance budgets and procurement.
Must be willing to work on a 3 shift rotation, Days, Mids, Nights.
Time served with valid UK documentation.
What's is it for you?
Competitive rate of pay Circa £40K plus additional shift allowance up to £10K.
The opportunity to grow in a globally known leading manufacturing company.
33 Days holiday entitlement, rising with service
Free on-site electrical vehicle parking.
To be considered for this role, please send your cv and one of our engineering experts will be in touch. Due to the nature of our clients business sponsorships will not be offered
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